How to Make a Roman Shade

For just a few bucks, you can make the easiest window treatment ever. Learn how to make a Roman shade in this video by Better Homes and Gardens:

1. Measure the width and length of your window, then cut your fabric two inches wider and three inches longer to allow for hem. Measure the edges and iron it along the fold to create a crisp line. These will be the hems.

2. Use fusible hem tape on the two long sides and one short side, and iron the hems shut. Leave the other short end unfinished.

3. Cut a half-inch square dowel to the width of the window and paint it to match the window trim.

4. On a hard surface, carefully align the unfinished end of fabric along the dowel and staple it in place with a staple gun.

5. Hang the shade in the window by screwing the wood dowel into the window frame.

6. Insert the two tension rods. Space the rods evenly and pull the fabric through to create the look of a Roman shade. Position until you like the look.

Now you have a simple custom window treatment that’s perfect for any room in your home!